Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Sean CarrollEver wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you've come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 412 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PhysicsScience | |||
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Welcome to the February 2026 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by Patreon supporters (who are also the ones asking the questions). We take questions asked by Patreons, whittle them down to a more manageable num... more
Evolution with natural selection involves an intricate mix of the random and the driven. Mutations are essentially random, while selection pressures work to prefer certain outcomes over others. There is tremendous divergence of species over time, but... more
"Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold," wrote W.B. Yeats. I don't know about the centre, but the tendency of things to fall apart is pretty universal, ultimately due to the Second Law of Thermodynamics. Anyone living in a society or involved wit... more
At any given moment, an uncountable number of events are happening, but only some of them matter to us. What does it mean for something to matter, and more importantly, what does it mean for us to matter -- to ourselves as well as to others? The need... more
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United Statesa month ago The first lesson for students enrolling in an undergraduate degree. Nothing can motivate more than a metacognitive reflection on what they are going to live, promoting awareness on their upcoming footsteps.
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Chinaa month ago - Love the podcast. But….
Love the podcast based on around a dozen episodes so far. Surprised, and disheartened by the political takes. I am very critical of Trump for many of the same reasons as Dr, Carroll but why is that not accompanied with critique of the democrats? As Carroll would be first to say, many things are true at the same time. Just one example…Trump is going after the universities with blunt force instruments. There’s lots of problems with this as Carroll emphasizes. But why is it not balanced with ... more
Apple Podcasts4Waverly90United Statesa month ago - Unfailingly Impressive
Just a remarkable celebration and exploration of ourselves and our world as scientific objects. I can’t always follow the most technical discussions since I don’t have a STEM background, but overall the pod makes serious analysis accessible and groundbreaking.
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Conversations center around an eclectic mix of topics, uniting science, philosophy, culture, and the arts. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions about complex subjects such as quantum mechanics, artificial intelligence, and the philosophy of language. The host often engages renowned guests from diverse backgrounds including physics, psychology, and literature, making each episode an exploration of the intersection between knowledge and human experience. This approach fosters a unique and enriching dialogue that challenges listeners to consider multiple perspectives and encourages critical thinking, appealing to those with a curiosity for understanding the world in a more nuanced and sophisticated manner.
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